Matthew Henson: Co-Discoverer of the North Pole
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Book Overview
After years of struggle, Matthew Henson placed the American flag at the North Pole, but because of racial prejudice, the African-American explorer received no glory for this historic moment. All... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Library Binding
Language:English
ISBN:0766015467
ISBN13:9780766015463
Release Date:January 2001
Publisher:Enslow Publishing
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Age Range:11 to 17 years
Grade Range:Grades 6 to 12
Customer Reviews
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A very exciting story of a great African-American
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I bought this book because I loved the same author's biography of Benjamin Banneker. But this book is even better!! I was thrilled to read of the success of an African-American farmer like Banneker, helping create Washington, DC and corresponding with Thomas Jefferson. But Matt Henson was truly an American hero-- not just a helper. I am recommending this really exciting story to every young man and woman I know, and to their parents and grandparents. The book is a great "read", and Matt Henson was a really smart and brave man who just happened to be an African-American.
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